BlackBoard 9 - Journals

Journals are a self-reflective tool that allows Students to post their personal reflections about the Course or discuss and analyze Course-related materials. More Help

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Create a Journal

Go to a Content Area/Folder
- Blackboard course come with two default Content Areas: Content and Information, located on the Left Menu
Click Tools tab
Click Journals
Click Create New Journal
Fill in name and other necessary information
Select Yes by Journal Availability
Select any Standard Options wanted
Select any Advanced Options wanted
Click Submit
Select Link to a Journal
Select your Journal
Click Next
Fill in all necessary information
Select Yes by Available
Select any Standard Options wanted
Select any Advanced Options wanted
Click Submit

Add a Previously Made Journal

Go to a Content Area/Folder
- Blackboard course come with two default Content Areas: Content and Information, located on the Left Menu
Click Tools tab
Click Journals
Click Link to a Journal
Select Journal
Click Next
Fill in all necessary information
Select Yes by Available
Select any Standard Options wanted
Click Submit

Link to the Journal Page

Go to a Content Area/Folder
- Blackboard course come with two default Content Areas: Content and Information, located on the Left Menu
Click Tools tab
Click Journals
Click Link to Journal Page
Select a Journal
Click Next
Fill in all necessary information
Select Yes by Available
Select any Standard Options wanted
Click Submit

Delete a Journal

Hover over the name of the Journal
Click the arrow next to the name
Click Delete
Click OK

Advanced Options
Index Entries: This will organize the Journal entries by either month or week.
Allow Users to Edit and Delete Entries
Allow Users to Delete Comments
Grade Journal: Selecting this option allows you to grade the Journal. You can set points possible and add a rubric if you wish.